New Bedford Institute of Technology - Fabricator Yearbook (New Bedford, MA)

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THE FABRICATOR 1933 DEPARTMENTS THE Chemistry, Dyeing, and Finishing departments under the guidance of Mr. Busby, are very popular. Mr. Busby has, as able assistants, Messrs. Brookes, Weymouth, and Broadfoot. These departments consist of two fine up to date laboratories, weighing room, lecture room, and a print room. Con- verting and finishing machines are located in the basement beneath these rooms. These departments turn out able and efficient men. The foundation of the cotton fabric lies in the Cotton Yarn Preparation department. This department under the head of Mr. Holden, and assisted by Mr. Gourley, is one that demands one ' s keenest attention. The equipment from breaker to twister is of the most modern type. A thorough knowledge in yarn preparation and testing is gleaned from this department by the student. Next in line are the Warp Preparation, and Weaving departments, under the head of Mr. Acomb. Mr. Acomb ' s able assistants, Mr. Beardsworth, and Mr. Fawcett prove that they know their wares. When a student has finished his studies and training in these departments he has in his possession a very fine asset. Mr. Holt as the head of the Design department is also assisted by Messrs. Beardsworth, and Fawcett. Weaves and cloths of all kinds are analyzed and designed here. Under direct care of Mr. Manning is the Knitting department. Besides being fully equipped with modern knitting machines it also enfolds a new silk winding room, a testing lab, and a dyeing room. The testing lab also boasts of a microscopic camera which was constructed by Mr. Manning. This de- partment gives the student a thorough training in both theory and practice. The Mechanical department isn ' t as simple as it sounds. It comprises steam engineering, mechanics, machine shop, mill engineering, drafting, elec- tricity, etc. All these are capably handled by Mr. Crompton and two worthy assistants, Messrs. Walton, and Bayreuther. This department occupies a good part of the new building ' s first and second floors. Students graduating from this department prove to be valuable in the textile world. 12

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19 3 3 THE FABRICATOR THE FACULTY Mr. William Smith, Principal Mr. Frank Holden Mr. Louis Manning Mr. William Acomb Mr. Morris Crompton Mr. Samuel Holt Mr. Fred Busby Mr. Fred Beardsworth Mr. Thomas Gourley Mr. Adam Bayreuther Mr. Frank Weymouth Mr. William Walton Mr. John Fawcett Mr. Abram Brooks Mr, Henry Broadfoot 11

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1933 THE FABRICATOR CLASS HISTORY BEFORE the graduation of the Class of ' 33 necessitates our leaving the stately- portals of New Bedford Textile School, let us drift back and review some of the outstanding events of the last three years. This period has been a happy mixture of books, sports, socials and a desire to understand and help one another. Our successes during this period will be invaluable to our future, and it is only with regret that we see our school days drawing to a close. Let us reminisce. It is with a smile now that we visualize that dreaded day when some irresistible force drew us to Textile for registration. What a sight met our startled eyes — lordly seniors — pompous juniors — burly letter men. Is it any wonder that our insignificant attempts to be recognized were met with disdain. To complete the demoralizing of our scattered wits we heard a roaring, Coome! which nearly started a stampede. After a week of uneasiness it dawned on us what a fine bunch of fellows attended Textile and a rosy future awaited us under the friendly guardianship of the upper classmen: — as the lofty seniors reached down to help us out of the rut in which we felt we had fallen. Lectures and books appeased our thirst for knowledge, under the apt tutorship of various members of the faculty. To the faculty we owe not only our higher education but the creating in us a desire to acquire lofty ideals and a dignity that was to prove unimpeachable. The theoretical and the practical were to be imparted to us in a manner that gave us a thorough understanding for future reference. Soon the necessity for class officers was realized and the class leaders were chosen. The officers being: — President, John Munroe; Vice President, David York; Treasurer, Roger J. Gentilhomme; Secretary, Statia Strahoska. After we became accustomed to the routine we were soon pledged to the various fraternities. Freshman material did much to make the soccer team a success, those making the grade were Clarke, DeMarest and McArdle. After soccer came basketball and we were represented with Clarke, Mc- Ardle, Baldwin, York, Williams and Gobeil. Baseball found McArdle, Clarke, DeMarest, Gobeil, Lague and Munroe. To complete our first year at Textile we successfully passed the finals — the toughest hurdle to be overcome. The second year was eagerly awaited and in the Fall we returned to carry on our careers. The soccer pitch found Clarke, McArdle, Gobeil, DeMarest, Munroe, Anderson, Yosefek, Jasionek. The basketball court found McArdle, Clarke, York, Gobeil, DeMarest, Anderson, Galligan, and Williams. Tennis called Warner, Delano, Clarke, Mikus, Anderson, York and Williams. Baseball 13